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Michael Saunders underwent successful surgery on Friday to remove 60% of the meniscus in his left knee and is expected to be sidelined for 4-to-6 weeks.

Initially, the team feared he'd be sidelined until around the All-Star break, though the tear wasn't as bad as they had feared and they were able to get by simply trimming the meniscus. With a return set around mid-April, the Jays are no longer forced to scrounge up a suitable replacement and will roll with in-house options to cover left field until Saunders is recovered. Feb 27 - 7:09 PM

Michael Saunders tore the meniscus in his left knee Wednesday when he stepped on an underground sprinkler and will likely be out until the All-Star break.

He'll have surgery on Friday. It's awful news for the Blue Jays, who were excited about Saunders' potential as their everyday left fielder. The 28-year-old will undergo surgery on the knee next week and his rehabilitation is expected to take close to five months. He was acquired from the Mariners on December 3 for starter J.A. Happ and agreed to a one-year, $2.875 million contract with Toronto on January 16, avoiding arbitration. Kevin Pillar may get the first look in left field. Bringing in outside help is also an option for the Jays. Feb 26 - 8:28 AM

Blue Jays and OF Michael Saunders avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.875 million contract.

It's right at the $2.9 million MLBTradeRumors.com projected him to earn in his second year of arbitration eligibility. Acquired via trade from the Mariners in December, Saunders batted batting .273/.341/.450 over 78 games in an injury-shortened 2014 campaign. He'll be the Blue Jays' left fielder in 2015. Jan 16 - 12:41 PM

Blue Jays acquired OF Michael Saunders from the Mariners for LHP J.A. Happ.

The one-for-one swap is likely a precursor to other deals for both teams. Saunders, 28, will be the everyday left fielder for the Jays. He was pretty good when healthy in 2014, batting .273/.341/.450 in 78 games. The move to Rogers Centre should help his fantasy stock. Wed, Dec 3, 2014 06:56:00 PM

Michael Saunders underwent successful surgery on Friday to remove 60% of the meniscus in his left knee and is expected to be sidelined for 4-to-6 weeks.

Initially, the team feared he'd be sidelined until around the All-Star break, though the tear wasn't as bad as they had feared and they were able to get by simply trimming the meniscus. With a return set around mid-April, the Jays are no longer forced to scrounge up a suitable replacement and will roll with in-house options to cover left field until Saunders is recovered.